Cleaner

South Metropolitan Health Service; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

South Metropolitan Health Service is recruiting dedicated Cleaners to join our team at Fiona Stanley Hospital/Cockburn Health. You will maintain a high standard of cleaning in clinical and non-clinical areas, manage waste and linen, and move equipment in line with cleaning procedures and infection control guidelines.

As a Cleaner you will help keep a safe, hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors, reporting to the Hospitality Supervisor. This is a permanent part-time role at 0.8 FTE.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning in clinical and non-clinical areas
• Knowledge of infection control and hygiene standards

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard cleaning across clinical and non-clinical areas
• Handle waste and linen, move equipment per procedures
• Adhere to infection control policies and aesthetic standards

Skills

Cleaning

Infection control

Job description

CRVCID 745213

Permanent Part Time appointments.

We currently have 0.8 FTE available.

South Metropolitan Health Service, every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time, we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led. Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.

Cleaners

We are currently seeking dedicated and reliable Cleaners to join our team. The successful applicant(s) shall be responsible for providing a high standard support service including cleaning in clinical and non-clinical areas, removal of waste and linen and movement of equipment and materials in line with relevant cleaning procedures and policies as well as infection control and aesthetic standards. As a Cleaner, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors across various areas of the hospital as directed by the Hospitality Supervisor.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Chris Alexander, PSS Team Leader on 08 6171 4887.

About Us

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH)

FSH is an 863-bed tertiary and quaternary hospital providing a broad range of specialised healthcare services. These include the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated mental health facilities, maternity, paediatric and neonatal care, as well as the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers highly specialised treatments such as heart and lung transplantation and hyperbaric medicine.

Cockburn Health is a Stand-alone 75 Bed Inpatient Facility. The Hospital Is Non-authorised Hospital, And For Voluntary Female Patients Only. FSH Cockburn Health Provides Inpatient Services For

• Womens Mental Health.
• Eating Disorders.
• Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Behavioural and Withdrawal Management.

By joining us you will become part of a diverse mental health team who are providing care and treatment across the spectrum of mental health disorders to a varied range of clients.

Application and assessment support

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, please contact Chris Alexander, PSS Team Leader on 08 6171 4887.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• For further information click here.

You’ll Have Access To

Public transport

Cockburn train station is within walking distance, and there are several bus stops near the clinic.

Free on-site parking

Although public transport is nearby, if it’s not practical to leave your car at home, limited free on-site parking is available.

Bustling precinct

Set in the bustling Cockburn central west precinct you will have access to numerous shopping and dining experiences.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED